Business

You had a “light bulb” moment, and since you haven’t been able to shake
the idea – in fact this genius thought has even begun to interfere with
your daily routine. You think this is the invention idea that you could turn into a business. So what should you do?

You know that Bitcoins have gone mainstream when this unique form of tender is featured in the
plot line of a current TV drama. That's right - the world's first
decentralized cryptocurrency lacking any political authority was
featured in the recent season finale episode of the Fox network series, 'Almost Human.' Granted, while the premise of that detective drama is set in the year 2048. . .

April Fool's Day might be an under-rated holiday, or one that's universally dreaded. Whatever it is, there are some great businesses that will help you make a friend of yours into an April Fool to ring in the 1st of the month!

It's hard to say, looking twenty to thirty years into the future, just how different the digital landscape will look. Semantic
Technology, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Web 3.0 are presently only toddling along in their infant stage. What they will look like in the next few decades is only
guesswork on our part.

Chinese products at one time were known as cheap and poorly made, today’s Chinese manufacturing can produce goods from low value mass produced items to highest quality handcrafted items.There are several factors that are critical for effectively sourcing products from overseas manufacturers.

How many times have you found yourself sitting by the fire on a cold
winter's night, wishing you had Bailey's to put in your hot chocolate,
but dismiss the idea since you have already changed into your favorite
cow pajamas? Liquor, like coffee, is one of those things that we all
proclaim we wish would appear through a delivery service, and a new
concept has been introduced to Boston and New York residents.

It was only a matter of time, considering the internet has made the
world's obsession with all things feline rise to new levels. Cat-themed
businesses aren't a new trend, and perhaps that's why the latest
business might make even the craziest of cat ladies shudder with dismay.

For all those naysayers out there who couldn't help but caterwaul over Facebook's demise before the ink was even dry on it IPO opening, May 19, 2012 -- including myself [see "How Many Dumb F*cks Rocked Facebook's IPO Like It's 1999?"] -- our subesquent rude awakening was the world's largest social network fooled a good many of us.

Time is of the essence when running a small business -- particularly
when each staff member [whether he or she is the founder or its sales
agent] is often required to wear many hats,
juggle multiple disciplines and multi-task on an ongoing-basis. Add
travel and out-of-the-office business engagements to the mix...

There is a big business in scaring people, and it is a concept that
doesn't just find people knocking down its haunted doors for Halloween.
Many major tourist areas across North America feature haunted houses and
mazes that have people lining up to pee their pants as people jump out
of the shadows. While the more traditional scare providers are still
successfully operating, there is a new type of terror in town competing
in the market, and it creates a unique and scary experience that rivals
some popular, nightmare inducing movies.

You don't have to look to far past television sitcoms, or big-screen
comedies to see Canadians presented as generous, polite, and friendly
human-beings. As an actual Canadian, won't burst your bubble and imply
that these social perspectives aren't universal norms. Instead, I will
further promote that ideology by showing you what Canadian is doing to
encourage global connections in Sochi - through beer.

Stress is closely linked to unhealthy eating habits. For some Americans,
that can mean binge eating; and for others, that can mean going days
without eating a bite. Disordered eating habits can occur on a regular
basis when people fail to recognize or acknowledge their stress, or
their resulting behavior. Stress monitoring devices are available but
they're neither discreet nor fashionable traditionally.

The best businesses don't always prove themselves by turning a profit.
Some are simply out to make a difference in the world. I rarely feature
non-profits, but a Cape Town, South Africa business is far too cool to
overlook with its mission to help the homeless in a unique way.

Coffee shops aren't what they used to be. Once upon a time, coffee shops
were just an establishment to enjoy a delicious caffeinated beverage
and perhaps even a sinful desert. Today, coffee shops are social meeting
spots, office spaces (for those that work virtually), and even a place
to hold corporate functions. How we use coffee shops has changed, but
the way coffee shops serve us still remains in its traditional format.
Which is why some innovators are taking a new approach to the coffee
shop business.

Over the years, vending machines have really changed dramatically, in
part due to ever-evolving technology that makes it possible for them to
break away from the norm. Even movies and television shows have poked
fun at traditional vending machines for their lackluster selection
(chocolate raisins just aren't a meal substitute), and their
disappointing trend of taking your money without actually making your
selection accessible to you. Fortunately, vending machines are much more
than that, but for health food enthusiasts, most leave something to be
desired. At least, that was true until now.

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